Spiny Orb-Weaver

The spiny orb-weaver spider is one of the most colorful and easily recognized spiders in Florida. The dorsum of the abdomen is usually white with black spots and large red spines on the margin. Females are 5 mm to 10 mm long and 10 mm to 14 mm wide. The webs typically contain tufts of silk, which may prevent birds from flying into them.

 

Spiny Orb-Weaver
Spiny Orb-Weaver

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Posted: January 22, 2013


Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Big Bend Bugs!, Bug Identification, Bugs, Caterpillars, Environment, Landscape, Les Harrison, Natural Wakulla, Nature, Spiders, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County Extension


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